Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victims, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life. We choose to stay @ <a href="https://ovolohotels.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ovolo Hotels</a> Join our <a href="https://atcmaillist.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ATC EMAIL LIST</a><h3> </h3> 
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Who Would Abduct a Child? Insights from the FBI

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of child sexual assault. Please find below the contact details for some support services. Retired FBI special agent Mark MacKizer, joins Criminologist and Forensic Anthropologist, Dr Xanthé Mallett to explore the realities of child abduction. They discuss the types of offenders, their motives, and how they select their victims, challenging common myths like the idea of ‘stranger danger.’ <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/australian-true-crime/id1217681421" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes. </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/863712102397629/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Group here.</a> <a href="https://crimestoppers.com.au/#report" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.</a> For Support:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lifeline</a> &nbsp;on 13 11 14<a href="https://www.13yarn.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">13 YARN</a> on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732<a href="https://blueknot.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blue Knot Helpline:</a> 1300 657 380 CREDITS:Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé MallettGuest: Mark MacKizerExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:<a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/</a>Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/AustralianTrueCrimeThePodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here</a>.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com&nbsp; Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime">https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime</a>.

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